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List of Scottish marathons

Written by Fiona

November 15 2018

Scotland plays host to a range of marathons (26.2 miles), some on the road and some on trails. If you are looking for a marathon challenge in Scotland, here are the races to choose from.

Latest news: Another new race: Road to the Isles Marathon on May 11, 2019.

Date Race Details
Feb-23 Glentress Trail Marathon Trail; also a half marathon and 10k
Feb ? Fetteresso Forest Marathon Trail; TBC
Mar-03 Meadow’s Marathon  Road
Mar-24 Loch Katrine Road; entries open Dec 29
Apr-28 Stirling Marathon Road; also a half marathon
May-18 Cape Wrath Challenge Trail; A week-long running festival from May 12 to 18
May 25/26 Edinburgh Marathon  Road; also a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior races
Jun-09 Strathearn Marathon Road
Jul-07 Dundee Marathon Multi terrain
Jul-07 St Magnus Marathon, Orkney Road; also 5k and 10k
Jul-28 Fort William Marathon Trail
Aug-04 Mhor Marathon Trail; relay option
Aug-10 Marathon Hebrides Road: A to B
Sept ? Highland Perthshire Road; also a half marathon and run-bike option
Sep-08 Islay Marathon Road; relay option
Sep-08 Glencoe Marathon Gathering Trail; also a half marathon and 10k
Oct 19 Dramathon Trail; also relay, hlaf maratho & 10k
Oct-06 Loch Ness Marathon Road; also a 10k and corporate challenge
Oct? Loch Rannoch Marathon Road; tbc

Tell me if I have missed a Scottish marathon off this list.

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